It is a long way from Gastonia to Maggie Valley. There is a neat quilt shop in Maggie Valley, I think the name is Quilters Heaven, it is on the right just before Maggie Valley.
Pigeon Forge has a couple quilt shops The Cherry Pit is in town. I can't remember the name of the other shop I like this one. Check the local phone book for the name. You will like both shop. Have fun.